Grizzly Forebay
The campground operates seasonally. PG&E's 2026 recreation season opened May 22, 2026. Reservations for 2-14 nights opened April 21, 2026, with a minimum two-night stay required.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Plumas National Forest Camping Stay and Occupancy Limits
A Forest Closure Order with the limits for amount of time and number of people allowed when camping on the Plumas National Forest. The maximum time is 14 days in a developed campground, 14 days dispersed camping per Ranger District per year, not exceeding 30 days camping per year on the Plumas…
About
Grizzly Forebay Campground is a primitive PG&E recreation site nestled in the Bucks Lake area of Plumas National Forest. The campground features seven remote walk-in campsites accessible via a three-quarter mile hike from the parking lot, making it well-suited for campers seeking solitude and a back-to-nature experience. The forebay itself offers excellent opportunities for fishing, boating, swimming, canoeing, rafting, and kayaking. The parking area provides direct fishing access to Grizzly Forebay and includes a vault toilet. This is a tent-only facility with no vehicle access to the campsites. To reach the campground from Quincy, take Highway 70 to Bucks Lake Road and drive 16.7 miles to the T intersection. Take the right road for 1.1 miles to Bucklin Road, then turn right and continue 2.5 miles to Grizzly Forebay Dam. Turn left onto the road just west of the dam and drive 0.9 miles, then turn left at the facility sign and follow the road to the bottom of the hill for 1.1 miles.
Directions
From Quincy, take Highway 70 to Bucks Lake Road and drive 16.7 miles to the T intersection. Take the right road for 1.1 miles to Bucklin Road. Turn right and continue 2.5 miles to Grizzly Forebay Dam. Turn left onto the road just west of the dam and drive 0.9 miles. Turn left at the facility sign and follow the road to the bottom of the hill for 1.1 miles to the parking area. Campsites are a 3/4 mile walk from the parking lot.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $38 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Recinfo@pge.com | |
| Phone | +1 (916) 386-5164 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| PG&E Recreation Camping | |
| PG&E Recreation Home |
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